These programs are designed for applicants who would like to improve their English skills from pre-intermediate to advanced level and also for those who would like to apply for our BA/Bsc programs but do not yet have the required level of English knowledge to start the chosen program. The English language courses will help you to improve your professional language skills in order to meet the level required for our degree programs.

Our professional and dedicated teaching staff paying equal attention to speaking, writing and reading skills as well as listening comprehension. All of which will give you a clearer understanding of how English is really used.

The role of our teachers is to steadily guide you to reach your desired level of English within the shortest possible time.

Covered skills:

•General English skills

•Specific English terminology

•Business English

More information in English HERE.

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The Professional Foundation Semester for Business Programs is a preparatory program designed for those who seek to start their Bachelor studies at one of Metropolitan’s business programs. For example: Business Administration and Management, Commerce and Marketing, International Business Economics, Tourism and Catering, Finance and Accounting and Human Resource Management.

The new preparatory program is offered for students who would like to further improve their skills and knowledge in the field of business, economics, and mathematics. The program includes subjects that prepare students for the challenges of a BA/Bsc degree course in the business field.

Are you interested in studying a Master’s program but don’t meet the entry requirements from what you studied at the undergraduate level?

• Perhaps you are considering changing your course of study?

Pre-master's course is the ideal way to prepare you for your advanced level of study and make you really professional in your future job.

What is a Pre-Master program at METU?

Our Pre-Master programs are designed to prepare international students fully for studying at postgraduate level in the field of Communication or Business.

A Pre-Masters is for students who need to improve their academic skills required for a successful postgraduate study. The course takes one semester and provides an essential grounding for a successful postgraduate study.

How can I benefit from a Pre-Master program?

Pre-Master's programs provide international students with a direct path to various postgraduate degrees at Budapest Metropolitan University. These programs give you the academic skills needed for a full degree. It combines many elements, all of which are designed to meet an international student's needs. For example, if you are going to study Management and Leadership at MSc level, you can study business-related subjects such as business communication or marketing at an introductory level. Through a Pre-Master program, you develop a solid knowledge of the subject which you will need for the course material ahead of you. You can study the basics of the subject you wish to study in a master's degree course.

Pre-master's programmes are usually 5 months in duration – one semester.

Do I need to study a Pre-Masters?

• Your undergraduate degree is not related to the field you would like to study.

• You do not have the required number of credits – at least 30 credits – to start your studies on MA/MSc level in the field of Business or Communication.

Pre-Masters entry requirements:

• Undergraduate degree

• Academic transcript of records

• English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0

Duration: 2 semesters

General outlines

The programme is designed for students willing to apply for an academic programme of the Art Faculty (e.g. Graphic Design BA, Environmental Design BA etc.) but are not yet fully in the possession of the required artistic and technical skillset. Applicants can achieve a high level of development through the programme, significantly increasing their chances of successful admission to the university environment.

Students are to take an exam at the end of the foundation programme to determine their eligibility to the BA programme of their choice. Please note that you can only participate in this preparatory programme if you have a BA level application also, that you wish to start following the foundation year.

Subjects and topics

The students of the programme are to complete three subjects.

1. Preparatory Drawing Studies

The purpose of the subject is to develop the most important drawing skills of the students via traditional and contemporary exercises The subject covers the following tasks among else: Basics of perspectives, geometric forms (pencil, charcoal); Cylindrical shapes, still life studies (pencil, charcoal); Still life studies (pastels); Studies of objects and shapes (markers, ink sketching); Studies of animals (mixed technicals).

2. Preparatory Artistic Skill Development

The purpose of the subject is to enrich the students’ artistic sensitivity and abilities of artistic interpretation. The subject covers the following topics among else: Composition and visual studies in plane; Sketching; Basic studies of plasticity (planes, rhythm and space); Basic studies of Storyboard and Typography.

Please note that in the framework of these subjects we also provide an introduction to computer based graphic design and photography.

3. English Language

The purpose of this English course for the foundational Art program is designed to develop students’ English skills and communicative confidence. The focus is on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in both academic and everyday contexts with an emphasis related to general arts. Furthermore, the students will continue to develop cultural and social awareness through exposure to English speaking environments and scenarios.

Special information

Artistic classes are arranged and held by Corvin Drawing Scool in a special location near the Infopark Campus of Budapest Metropolitan University.